To the vocal lines of arias and duets, Bach composed gorgeous violin passages. In Bach: Violin & Voice, Hilary Hahn records these passages exquisitely, sharing this album with soprano Christine Schäfer and baritone Matthias Goerne, both also renowned Bach exponents. Selections from such masterpieces as the St. Matthew Passion and the Mass in B minor are rendered with an unearthly beauty and a reverence that add to this recording's historical significance In truth, this album features not two but three singers--the magical tone from Hahn's Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume conveys a beauty which can be attributed to a golden voice.
“…there's plenty to admire in Hahn's warm, expressive if occasionally over-mannered playing… Schäfer and Matthias Goerne, a few discomforts aside, yield nothing to Hahn in beauty of tone…” --BBC Music Magazine, February 2010 ***
“Hilary Hahn...reveals herself as a Bach interpreter of surprising substance.” --Financial Times, 8th January 2010 ***
“An album of intriguing novelty, grace and subtlety.” --The Independent, 8th January 2010 ****
“There is something touchingly old-fashioned about this attractive collection of Bach arias that feature the violin, and it has clearly been a labour of love for young violinist Hilary Hahn to draw together friends and colleagues for the project.” --The Observer, 3rd January 2010
“The result is a delight. Whether the violin plays a simple accompanying role or interweaves with the vocal line on equal terms, Hahn is wonderfully lithe and responsive, and the singers unaffectedly direct.” --The Telegraph, 5th February 2010 ****
“[Hahn's] prancing rhythmic inflections, golden yellow tones and avoidance of the fussily decorative bring delight in every one of the 12 tracks.” --The Times, 15th January 2010 ****
“Hilary Hahn...reveals herself as a Bach interpreter of surprising substance.” --Financial Times, 8th January 2010 ***
“An album of intriguing novelty, grace and subtlety.” --The Independent, 8th January 2010 ****
“There is something touchingly old-fashioned about this attractive collection of Bach arias that feature the violin, and it has clearly been a labour of love for young violinist Hilary Hahn to draw together friends and colleagues for the project.” --The Observer, 3rd January 2010
“The result is a delight. Whether the violin plays a simple accompanying role or interweaves with the vocal line on equal terms, Hahn is wonderfully lithe and responsive, and the singers unaffectedly direct.” --The Telegraph, 5th February 2010 ****
“[Hahn's] prancing rhythmic inflections, golden yellow tones and avoidance of the fussily decorative bring delight in every one of the 12 tracks.” --The Times, 15th January 2010 ****
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